Please note that requirements (as outlined below) must be met within the four (4) years preceding one's application for membership or membership review; also, such requirements apply in each instance to the production and/or distribution of nationally exhibited audio visual works. All episodes should be a minimum of thirty (30) minutes in length unless defined otherwise specifically for short form programming. Credits from self-published programs alone do not qualify for membership in the Television Academy. Individuals who have received an Emmy Nomination, specific to this peer group, within the past four (4) years are eligible for Active membership.
Active Status:
Employment in one of the following positions for a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years with on-air credit on ten (10) episodes of nationally exhibited content or three (3) long form programs; defined as a television movie or special running one and one-half (1.5) hours or more in length.
Or any combination of single programs and long form programs totaling at least ten (10) episodes. Long form programs count as two (2) episodes.
DIRECTORS TEAM MEMBERS: Eligible for program ballot only
Or a qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements. Body of Work designation has all benefits of Active membership with the exception of running for Peer Group Governor.
Associate Status:
Employment for a minimum of one (1) year within the last four (4) years with screen credit in one of the positions listed above on at least 2 episodes of nationally exhibited scripted content.
Active Status
Employment for a minimum of two (2) years within the last four (4) years with screen credit as Property Master or Assistant Property Master on a minimum of fifteen (15) episodes of scripted drama, comedy or sketch series, either half-hour or one hour in length, produced for television.
or five (5) long form programs; defined as a television movie or special running one and one-half (1.5) hours or more in length.
Or a qualified body of work relevant to the peer group that warrants a waiver of the above requirements.
Property Masters who work on game, talk, reality, and variety produced for television must include additional information with an overview of responsibilities and show a significant creative contribution to the program.
Eligible for program ballots only; may not run for peer group Governor.
Associate Status
Anyone with the above titles with at least four (4) screen credits and a minimum of one (1) year professional work.
Applications are accepted year-round. Application processing time is 4-6 weeks. 2024 Emmy Nominee applications will be expedited!
Click here for the Membership Calendar. New applications are subject to a one-time nonrefundable processing fee of $50. Fees are payable by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
